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A member asked:
Can a pineal gland cyst cause seizures? i have deja vu more often than normal and cyst is only thing on mri.
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Unlikely: Only 8% of pineal cysts enlarge and cause symptoms which are usually signs of increased intracranial pressure, not seizures. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 1/27/2015
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Cyst coincidental: The cyst does not cause your seizures which seem of complex partial character. Looked at your meds, and am perplexed why you are not taking an anti-epileptic drug, which is very much needed to control your spells. Do you have a neurologist? Leave the cyst alone, currently and concentrate on stopping the spells.
Answered 5/26/2016
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